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contents

WHY DON’T YOU

2 Enjoy all that the month of love has to offer in the City of Roses

WISH LIST

6 Get ready. Steady. GO!

PEOPLE

8 Clayton Andries: Creating a safe haven for young readers

10 Pieter Greyling: Reviving Rock and Roll for generations to come

BEAUTY

14 Luscious lips. Spritz of moisture. Rapid relief.

And all that you need to look and feel

FASHION

18 Teen Fashion Essentials: Must-haves for the coolest closet ever

FOOD

22 Mind-blowing Jaffels with Chase Cakes

SPOIL

32 WIN a case of Bruce Jacks’ perfectly dry

Hard Day Chardonnay

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COVER

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March 2025

Out & About

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Golfers are called to take part in the golf day

hosted by Super Seals. Registration will be

at 09:00, shotgun starts at 11:00 and the

Experience an unforgettable

evening as the internationally

acclaimed piano duo takes the

stage, delivering an exceptional

performance for the audience.

The concert will take place at the

Odeion Auditorium, doors open

at 19:00. Tickets are available on

Quicket, R100 for adults and R50

for students and pensioners.

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Come experience a magical

evening at the Free State

Botanical Garden Night Market.

Enjoy delicious food, discover

unique treasures at the flea market,

and groove to the lively tunes

that’ll have you dancing. Bring your

friends, family, and positive energy

for an unforgettable night. For more

details, reach out to Marie-Louise

Smith on 083 287 8845.

prizegiving will be at 18:30. The hole-in-one

prize money is R100 000.

For more information contact 081 219 6584.

Compiled by: CLEMENT MATROOS

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Ladies are invited to the

workshop that is created

to bring their inner beauty out.

Its goal is to help women align

their inner selves with their outer

appearance, empowering them

to feel confident, authentic, and

empowered in all aspects of life.

Tickets are available on Quicket,

prices start from R1600. The event

will start at 17:30 at 61 Bril Street.

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Ladies celebrate International Women’s Day in style

with the insightful event. Those attending can

expect motivational speakers, networking opportunities,

and special awards. Register now on 076 581 0054, tickets

are R400 including lunch and goodies.

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Get ready for an unforgettable evening as worldrenowned

guitarist, Dan Patlansky, embarks on his

latest South African tour from February 2025 - Me, Myself

& My Strat. Dan will be making his way to the Aasvoël Club

on 14 March. Tickets are R150 per person, doors open at

18:00. For more information contact 084 559 8991.

Come and enjoy a lovely champagne

breakfast with music, make-up tips, and

incredibly delicious food. Tickets are R400

per person, contact Tianke on 079 502 4670

or tianke@opulentia.co.za

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Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? Not sure what to

do or how to teach? Does behaviour and resistance from

your child stand in the way of their independence? Parents are

urged to join this very empowering workshop. It will be taking

place at Blaze@TheSanctuary, tickets are available on Quicket

for R400. For more information contact 083 257 5750.

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Looking for a night filled with a curated selection of fine

wines and exquisite liquors? Then look no further, ladies

are invited to an unforgettable evening of indulgence and

discovery at the Culinary Wine and Liquor tasting event at the

Famous Brew & Still. Contact Marie-Louise Smith on 083 287

8845 to book your spot.

The High Tea will feature delicious treats,

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Book club

Brilliant new releases for this month’s book club

Bad Publicity by Bianca Gillam -

When Andie lands her dream job as

a senior book publicist, she’s ready to

take the publishing world by storm.

Until her first day, when she discovers

that her biggest author is Jack

Carlson. The boy who ruined her life

in university. Who she hasn’t spoken

to in five years. Who is still infuriatingly

hot and now incredibly successful.

And who she has to travel with on

a book tour, part of a campaign she

cannot mess up if she wants to keep

her job. One month on tour with Jack,

visiting some of the most romantic

spots in Europe. Oh boy! Bloomsbury

I Bet You’d Look Good in a Coffin by

Katy Brent - Kitty Collins is a serial killer.

She doesn’t want to kill. It’s just so

hard to resist. Some men really, really

deserve it. Men like Blaze Bundy, an

anonymous influencer spreading

misogyny online. He’s making it very

hard for her to control her murderous

urges. Meanwhile she’s in the South of

France to watch her mother marry a

man Kitty’s never met. She should be

drinking cocktails and focusing on

her tan, not plotting a murder. But a

woman’s work is never done. Surely

one more teensy little kill wouldn’t

hurt, would it? Harper Collins

Nesting by Roisin O’Donnell - One

afternoon, Ciara Fay makes a splitsecond

decision that will change

everything. Grabbing an armful of

clothes from the washing line, she

straps her two young daughters into

her car and drives away. Head spinning,

all she knows for certain is that home

is no longer safe. But with dwindling

savings, no job or family close by, and

her husband’s relentless campaign to

get her back, Ciara finds herself adrift,

facing a broken housing system and

the voice of her own demons. Leaving

is one thing ... staying away is another.

Simon & Schuster

Also ... The Ex Effect by Jo Watson - Thirteen years ago, Ash was planning the night of her life with her high school

boyfriend, Logan. They were madly in love, wild about each other, and had been waiting patiently for this moment. It was

going to be perfect. That is, until it went down in very unsexy flames. Logan disappeared and Ash was left, quite frankly and

very inconveniently, sexually cursed. After years of disastrous dating and even more disastrous sex, she’s almost given up. But

some seriously flirtatious emails with a work associate Maximillian Adam offers her hope. Because if rumour is to be believed,

Maximillian Adam might just be God’s sexual gift to women. Great fun! Headline -The Last Days of Kira Mullam by Nicci

French - Nancy had a breakdown. But she’s okay now ... she and her boyfriend have moved into a new flat, she’s doing her

breathing exercises and doctor-prescribed pills. Then her new neighbour is found dead by suicide. But Nancy saw her the

day before, and doesn’t believe she was suicidal. The police, Nancy’s boyfriend and the neighbours think Nancy’s vulnerable

and don’t believe her instincts. But what if she’s right! Simon and Schuster

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Making a Killing by Cara Hunter - In

2016, eight-year-old Daisy Mason

vanished from her Oxford home. Her

disappearance made the national press

and the final culprit shocked everyone.

DCI Adam Fawley remembers the case

well, he arrested Daisy’s mother for

murder himself. But Daisy’s body was

never found. Now, forensic evidence

at a current murder scene calls the

whole case into question. DCI Adam

Fawley and the team are brought back

in to investigate. And they all have one

question. What really happened to Daisy

Mason? HarperCollins


Other People’s Houses by Clare

Mackintosh - When the body of an estate

agent is found in an upturned kayak on a

lake, DC Ffion Morgan quickly realises the

accident has been staged. There’s no love

lost between Ffion and estate agents,

but who hated this one enough to want

her dead? Over the border in Cheshire,

DS Leo Brady has his own property

nightmare on his hands. The Hill is the

kind of place where owners relish people

gawking at their multi-million pound

homes but now someone is breaking

and entering their houses one by one.

Ffion and Leo are about to learn that

people will pay a high price to keep their

secrets behind closed doors. Even on the

most desirable street, there’s a dark side!

Little Brown

Dead Man’s List by Karen Rose - When

a mutilated body is found in the desert

outside San Diego, any number of

people could be on the suspect list. The

victim, local councillor Brooks Munro,

was a hated figure. And those who

abducted him and his prized Ferrari

went to extreme lengths to cover their

tracks and wipe out any witnesses. As the

investigation goes deeper, a blackmail

scheme worth millions of dollars is

uncovered. Brooks had been forcing

money from his wealthy acquaintances,

and had kept a list of their wrongdoings

as protection - to be revealed on his

death. But now he is dead. Where’s the

list? Who was helping with the extortion

scheme? And who would kill to stop the

blackmail and prevent the list becoming

public? Headline

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Compiled by: Kym Argo

Wish list

Get ready. Steady. GO!

Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good is a book about Nike

sportswear and what it means to women. The garments we wear,

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1980s, period and contemporary photos, sketches, adverts, fabric

swatches, seasonal colour palettes, original design proposals and

patents, logos, product and campaign shots, and everything in

between. Each chapter also features interviews with Nike athletes,

trainers, and collaborators. Phaidon, R2400

Compiled by: Kym Argo

If 2025 is the year you’re taking care of

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The ocean is an

icon of our Summer

holidays and a place

of happy memories -

and there’s no wonder

why. Swimming in

and being near salt

water has been shown

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even slow the signs

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Saltwater Cure draws

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stories about

the healing power of

the ocean - whether it

be a balm for mental

health, a comfort

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environmental passion

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Journalist Ali Gripper shares the experiences of people

who have been transformed by the ocean ... a surfer, a solo

sailor, a conservationist and underwater cinematographer,

a dolphin-singer and blind swimmer and so many more.

Saltwater Cure reminds us of nature’s restorative power

and will inspire us all to preserve the beauty of our oceans

for future generations to enjoy. Murdoch Books, R395


We’re all about style. But comfort is right up at the top of

our wish list, too. So no surprise we’re fans of the Jockey

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Clayton Andries

Creating a safe haven

for young readers

Clayton Andries founded the Heatherdale Book Club to promote literacy among the local youth.

Through regular reading sessions and community engagement, the club provides a space for

young people to develop essential skills and expand their knowledge beyond the classroom.

Text: Justine Fortuin Photograph: Gypseenia Lion

The Heatherdale Book Club Buddies

is more than just a reading group; it’s

a space where young people come

together to explore literature, embrace

diversity, and feel a sense of belonging.

Founded by educator Clayton Andries,

the club is a haven for those who

often feel like outsiders, offering them

a platform to engage with books and

each other in meaningful ways.

“The inspiration to start the Heatherdale

Book Club Buddies came from a deep

desire to create a space where young

people could connect, explore diverse

perspectives, and feel supported in their

individual journeys of self-discovery,”

says Clayton.

“As a strong believer in the power of

stories, I realised how important it is

for young people to have access to

literature that reflects who they are, as

well as stories that challenge them to

think critically about the world around

them.”

From the beginning, Clayton envisioned

a club that would not only promote

reading but also foster discussions

about identity, diversity, and acceptance

in a judgment-free environment. The

response from members has been

overwhelmingly positive, with many

expressing that they feel empowered to

embrace their unique identities through

literature. However, building the club

into what it is today has come with its

fair share of challenges.

“The process of establishing the club

and creating a consistent, safe space

for everyone took time, especially as we

navigated figuring out the best ways

to ensure that every voice felt heard,”

Clayton explains. “But the growth and

enthusiasm I’ve seen from the group

has been more than worth it.”

Creating an inclusive environment

was a priority from the outset. Clayton

knows first-hand how isolating it can

feel to be “the odd one out”, which is

why the club intentionally welcomes

those who might feel excluded

elsewhere.

“Many young people struggle with

fitting in, whether it’s because of

their interests, personalities, or life

experiences,” he says. “By making the

book club a safe space for those who

are typically left out, I wanted to offer

them a sense of community and

belonging. It’s not just about reading

books – it’s about creating connections,

boosting self-esteem, and showing that

everyone has something valuable to

bring to the table.”

In today’s digital age, where shortform

content and constant screen

time dominate, Clayton emphasises

the importance of developing a love

for reading among young people. He

believes books cultivate patience, focus,

and empathy in ways that digital media

often cannot.

“Reading helps children and young

adults build the ability to focus, think

critically, and engage deeply with

content, rather than skimming through

it,” he notes. “Books, especially those with

rich narratives, stimulate imagination,

empathy, and complex thinking.”

However, getting students excited

about reading isn’t always easy.

Competing with social media, video

games, and entertainment platforms

requires creative strategies. Clayton

tackles this challenge by making

reading relevant and enjoyable.

“Offering books that are aligned with

their interests, whether that’s fantasy,

sports, or graphic novels, can make

a huge difference,” he says. “I also

incorporate technology in a way that

complements reading, like using

audiobooks or interactive e-books.”

His approach to teaching English is

similarly dynamic. “I try to incorporate

my passion for books and reading in

ways that make the material feel alive

and relatable for my students,” he shares.

“I start by sharing my own excitement

for reading. Whether through

recommending books, discussing

personal favourites, or even talking

about how reading has influenced my

own life.”

Encouraging student-led discussions,

exploring contemporary literature,

and allowing learners to choose their

reading material all contribute to an

engaging classroom experience.

Beyond the classroom and the

book club, Clayton is passionate

about leadership and community


Books open doors to

worlds beyond our own.

If we can inspire just one

child to dream bigger,

we’ve done something

remarkable.

engagement. “Leadership, to me,

means inspiring and empowering

others to reach their full potential, while

also guiding them with integrity and

compassion,” he says. “It’s about leading

by example and creating an environment

where everyone feels valued, supported,

and motivated to contribute their best.”

His leadership extends to advocating

for the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring

that young people of all identities feel

seen, heard, and respected. “Integrating

the mission of providing a safe space for

the LGBTQIA+ community into my work

with young people involves a few key

approaches,” he explains.

“I focus on creating an environment

where all young people feel seen, heard,

and respected. This means actively

promoting inclusivity in both the

language I use and the way I engage

with them.” Representation in books

and media plays a crucial role in this

mission, helping LGBTQIA+ youth feel

validated and fostering empathy among

all students.

Looking ahead, he has big dreams for

the Heatherdale Book Club Buddies. “I’m

excited to expand the club’s impact and

continuing to cultivate a community

where young people feel seen, heard,

and empowered through the stories we

explore together,” he says. “It’s been an

incredible journey, and I can’t wait to see

where it goes from here.”



Text and Photographs: GYPSEENIA LION

Learning any instrument requires

dedication and discipline


Reviving Rock and Roll

for generations to come

While his journey took him through aviation, his heart always belonged to music. Now, as

the founder of The Guitar School Bloemfontein, Pieter Greyling shares his passion by teaching

aspiring musicians of all ages since 2012.

Pieter has always been

passionate about writing

music and words behind the

songs, stage was the cherry

on top. He knew that he had

to work hard to make enough money

to pursue his dream.

His early memories of music dates

back to when he was just ten years old.

His father took him to Nico Greyling’s

(current manager at TOMS) first music

shop.

“While we were there, my father asked

Nico if he could play something for us

on an electric guitar. I watched as he

tore into a Fender Stratocaster with a

star-spangled banner finish, plugged

into a Marshall amplifier – or at least,

that’s how I remember it. I had tears in

my eyes from pure joy. I was hooked,

and I’ve never looked back since,” he

narrates.

Pieter finished school in 2007 and

proceeded to obtain a private pilot’s


license at Westline Aviation.

“I had a deep passion for aviation, but I

couldn’t bring myself to turn away from

the music,” he expresses.

He then continued on this musical

journey by enrolling at a music college

where he delved into recording and

music production. “I returned to

Bloemfontein and set up my recording

studio, Crooked House Records. A

year later, my girlfriend (now wife)

suggested that I start teaching guitar as

a supplementary business to the studio.

I thought it was a great idea – and the

rest is history!”

Pieter then founded The Guitar School

in Bloemfontein where he teaches

young aspiring musicians the intricacies

and joys of playing the guitar. He

says he has overcome a number of

challenges that have inspired him to

learn from his mistakes.

“I don’t think my passion for this

business will ever fade. To answer your

question – I play every day. I try to

create something new on the guitar

each time I pick it up, and believe me,

with 10 fingers, 6 strings, and 24 frets,

there’s a lot you can do! I write often

and never compromise on being true

to myself,” he shares.

Lessons are tailored to each student’s

music preference. Pieter believes that it

is easier to ignite passion in someone

when you teach them something they

truly want to learn.

“Learning any instrument requires

dedication and discipline. By practising

every day, students develop these two

qualities within themselves. However,

it’s important not to start too young or

put too much pressure on a child in the

beginning – it should always remain

fun,” he says.

His teaching style is more relaxed to

accommodate the age range. Younger

students range from 6-18 with the

oldest student being 73 years old. There

is a seat for everyone at the Guitar

School Bloemfontein.

“We joke, have fun, and when a student

is having a tough day, sometimes we

just sit and listen to their favourite

guitarists, analysing their playing style.

Like I said, it always needs to stay fun!”

Pieter remains nostalgic for days when

rock, punk, alternative, and metal

teenage bands were the talk of the

town, but he hopes to keep the music

alive one strum at a time.

“We had an incredible music culture.

But for reasons unclear to me, it slowly

fizzled out and faded away. If I’m blessed

with good health, I’ll do this until the

day I die. My biggest goal for the next

ten years is to double my student count

and revive rock & roll and band culture

for the new generation of kids,” he

concludes.


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Originally from Tunisia,

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His passion for obstetrics stems

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“Many women suffer in silence from

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& brightening effect of

Vitaderm Salicylic Powder

Exfoliator, with fine rice

powder that gently polishes

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R730 from vitaderm.co.za

If, like us, you think beauty begins from

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better than cure, you’re going to want

to explore the Just Wellness Pure

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general well-being.

From R179.95 from

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You’ve overdone

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Freeze Cold

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cooling provides

pain relief from

arthritis, muscle

aches, joint pain,

inflammation

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strains, and post

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R92 from

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Bliss for the senses

... NUXE Reve de

the Revitalising

Granular Scrub. Using

plant-based exfoliants, this

scrub with its crushed ice

effect texture exfoliates

and smooths the skin. R545

from truworths.co.za

Eco Diva Liquid

Vitamin Hydra

Mist offers

a hydrating

superfood

vitamin shot with

pomegranate &

bergamot to your

skin every time

you spritz. And

the bonus, it can

also be used to set

makeup. R465 from

ecodiva.co.za


Luscious lips. Spritz of moisture. Rapid relief.

And all that you need to look and feel

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Neutrogena Hydro

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luxuriously, and helps

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Kleuterzone, gestig deur Anthonie Bougas, is nie

net nog ’n kleuteronderwys-netwerk nie – dit is ’n

beweging wat kinders, gemeenskappe en beleggers

saambring om ’n beter toekoms te bou. Met sy

dinamiese benadering tot vroeë kinderontwikkeling

en unieke beleggingsmodel, is Kleuterzone besig

om die landskap van onderwys in Suid-Afrika te

transformeer.


Kleuterzone ADVERTORIAL

bou aan ’n nuwe toekoms vir onderwys

en gemeenskappe

Innovasie wat onderwys herdefinieer

By Kleuterzone glo ons dat opvoeding die grondslag van ’n

suksesvolle toekoms is. Daarom gaan ons benadering verder as

die tradisionele klaskamer. Ons bied programme soos:

• Robotika en Kodering: ’n Vooruitstrewende program wat

jong kinders blootstel aan tegnologie en kritiese denke.

• KleuterKrag: Aktiwiteite wat fisiese en motoriese

vaardighede bevorder.

• GeselsGoggas: ’n Taalprogram wat jong kinders toerus

met kommunikasievaardighede vir die moderne wêreld.

Hierdie inisiatiewe verseker dat kinders nie net voorbereid is vir

skool nie, maar ook vir die uitdagings van die lewe.

Gemeenskapsontwikkeling

deur onderwys

Kleuterzone se impak strek

verder as net die klaskamer.

Deur skole op te knap en in

gemeenskappe te belê, verbeter

ons nie net infrastruktuur nie,

maar skep ons ook ruimtes

waar gesinne kan groei. Een

van ons trotsste prestasies is

die skepping van meer as 1400

werksgeleenthede oor

die afgelope sewe

jaar. Hierdie werke

ondersteun

nie net gesinne nie, maar help om plaaslike ekonomieë

te versterk.

Ons liefdadigheidsprojekte sluit in:

• Beurse vir minderbevoorregte kinders, wat aan hulle

toegang tot kwaliteit onderwys gee.

• Samewerking met liefdadigheidsorganisasies, om

ondersteuning aan gesinne en kinders in nood te

bied.

• Uitreikprojekte, om gemeenskappe sterker te maak

en kinders se potensiaal te ontsluit.

’n Unieke Beleggingsgeleentheid

Kleuterzone bied ’n beleggingsgeleentheid wat nie net

finansiële voordele oplewer nie, maar ook ’n impak maak.

Ons model stel beleggers in staat om as vennote by

skole aan te sluit, wat risiko verminder en groei bevorder.

Deur hierdie model het ons in minder as twee jaar meer

as 102 skole suksesvol op die been gebring.

Ons opbrengste is gegrond op realistiese finansiële

beplanning en gereelde onafhanklike oudits, wat

beleggers gemoedsrus gee. Alhoewel Kleuterzone nie

finansiële advies gee nie, moedig ons alle potensiële

beleggers aan om met ’n finansiële adviseur te

konsulteer.

’n Toekoms van samewerking en groei

Anthonie Bougas, die dryfkrag agter Kleuterzone, sê

dit die beste: “Ons visie is om nie net skole te bou

nie, maar ruimtes te skep waar kinders floreer, waar

gemeenskappe saamwerk, en waar beleggers trots is om

deel te wees van ’n groter droom.”

Kleuterzone is meer as ’n onderneming – dit is ’n

beweging wat jong lewens verander, gemeenskappe

bemagtig en beleggers help om ’n verskil te maak.

Raak deel van hierdie inspirerende reis! Besoek www.

kleuterzonegroep.co.za om meer te leer oor hoe jy kan

belê in die toekoms, belê in Kleuterzone – waar drome ’n

werklikheid word.

Vir meer inligting, kontak asseblief vir:

Lindy: 082 496 9981 of Bonita: 082 720 5325

bonita@kleuterzonegroep.co.za

of gaan na ons webwerf by

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TEEN FASHION ESSENTIALS

Must-haves for the coolest closet ever

Teen fashion is all about mixing fun, comfort, and confidence! Whether you’re keeping

it casual, sporty, or a little dressy, these must-have pieces will help you put together

the ultimate wardrobe.

A baseball jacket =

instant cool factor.

Sporty, stylish, and

super comfy, it’s

perfect for throwing

over any outfit.

Plus, the padded

sleeves and

ribbed

details add

a classic

touch.

R529

from

H&M.

Cargo Denim

Cool, comfy, and

packed with

pockets – cargo

jeans are a total

win. With a

straight-leg fit

and a laid-back

vibe, they’re

perfect for

everyday wear.

Dress them up

with sneakers

and a cute tee or

keep it chill with

an oversized

hoodie. R289.99

from MRP.

Oversized T-Shirt

Big tees = big style! An oversized T-shirt

with bold prints or graphics is a must for

that effortlessly cool look. Throw it on with

jeans, shorts, or a skirt, and you’re good to

go. R89.99 from MRP.

Compiled by : JUSTINE FORTUIN

Teen Cable V-Neck Knit

For those days when you

want to look effortlessly

put-together, this knit

vest is the way to go. It’s

cropped, cosy, and has

contrasting stripes for

that preppy

touch.

Layer it

over a

tee or

wear it solo

for a trendy

look. R849 from

Woolworths.

Tennis Skort

Sporty but

make it cute!

A tennis skort

gives you

the best of

both worlds –

comfy shorts

underneath with

a stylish skirt on

top. Perfect for

that casual-chic

vibe. R599 from

Edgars.


Wide-Leg Short Pants

+ Strapless Waistcoat

Combo

Want to nail that effortless

‘I woke up like this’

stylish look? These white

wide-leg shorts paired

with a sleek strapless

waistcoat are the ultimate

combo. Casual, cute,

and a little fancy all at

once! R199.95 (shorts) &

R79.00 (waistcoat) from

Ackermans.

Accessories to

complete the look

Court Sneaker –

Because you can

never go wrong

with a fresh pair of

sneakers. R319.99

from Edgars.

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this soft, silky bow. Clip it into a

ponytail or let it flow with loose

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Classic Mini Crossbody

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This crossbody bag

is perfect for keeping

your essentials close

while looking cute.

R429.00 from Zara.

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Mind-blowing

Jaffles with Chase Cakes

Compiled by: Gypseenia Lion Photographs: Gypseenia Lion Source: Chase Cakes

Seven-year-old

Chase Borchard,

the young founder

of Chase Cakes,

shares his love for

the ‘mind-blowing’

taste of Jaffles –

so much so that he

wants everyone to

give them a try!

Get your mind-blowing ingredients ready:

• Bread (any of your choice)

• Butter

• Venison mince (Chase loves venison)

1 2

The Chase method:

First things first, always put butter on the

outside of the bread. This helps to make the

jaffle toasty and also to not stick to the jaffle

maker.

• Tomato and onion mix

• Guacamole

• Jaffle maker

• Gas stove

• (Alternatively, use sandwich ham and cheese)

Place one slice on the jaffle maker and start by adding your mince. I usually

make my mince to last a few days and keep it in the fridge ready to use. It’s

so simple: you cook it in a pan, I use any meat spice I can find in my mom’s

cupboard, salt, braai salt and more spice (spice it gooood because venison

has quite a strong wild taste that you need to flavour properly). I then add the

tomato and onion mix and let it simmer till it’s all cooked through and yummy.

Now, you can proceed to add this mince to your jaffle.


3

Pro Tip:

Parents are advised to keep an eye on the little

ones in the kitchen. Fire and knife

safety always comes first.

Next, you add your guacamole and top it off with the last slice

and some more butter on the outside.

4

Once you close the jaffle maker, make sure you secure it tightly

with the thingamajig and proceed to remove all the bread

pieces that pop out on the sides.

The final step is to toast it over your gas stoves flames - usually

around 5 mins a side. Make sure to check it throughout that you

don’t burn it and achieve the correct amount of ‘toastie-ness’.

5

An alternative jaffle

I also like to make

that suits my little

brother’s pallet more,

is the straightforward

ham and cheese

jaffle. You can follow

the same steps. Just

replace the mince

and guacamole with

ham and cheese.



A touch of lilac

Transform your baby’s room into a cosy haven

with soft tones of naturals and lilac.

Rocking your newborn to

sleep could not be easier than

with this rocking chair and

footstool combo. Whether

you use it for rocking, feeding,

or sleeping in it yourself, get

yours from Superbalist for

R7999.

While your baby

probably doesn’t know

how to tell the time yet,

you should be able to.

Whether you’re timing

naps, or checking

bedtime, add this

clock from Spacery

to the wall

for R475.

Teepees may be an

outdated option when

choosing somewhere

to live, but luckily they

make perfect options

for decorating or

playtime for your

baby. This one is

available from

The Teepee

People for

R1600.

Compiled by : WARREN HAWKINS

Add a little character to your baby room with

this half-round rug from Cape Rug Co. At R459

it becomes very easy to add colour, texture, and

a soft underfoot feel.


Add a trendy, knotted cotton cushion to your

baby room. It’s a fun option that is soft enough

to be a cushion, and also intrigue your child with

its bright colour and shape.

Get yours at Makro

for R900.

No need to paint the walls with this elegant wallpaper

from Wallpaper Inn. Whether to add colour to a feature

wall, or redo all four, get a few rolls and soften your baby’s

room for R2250.

With seemingly endless functionality, this four-in-one

convertible cot-to-bed is perfect for any baby and grows

with your child, ensuring that you won’t have to upgrade

for years. Available from Takealot for R4999.

With the amount of clothes babies go through right from the

start, you should probably have somewhere stylish to put all

of it. This chest of drawers from Takealot is the answer.

Get yours for R3999.




We’re planting … Petunia Strawberry Shake that looks very

much like a deliciously forbidden strawberry milkshake. There’s

also Blueberry Shake and Raspberry Shake ... novelty compact

petunias that are perfect for patio containers or hanging baskets

and are just as pretty in the garden. Plants grow 20cm high and

wide and stay round and neat. They like plenty of sun and pots

that drain well. Don’t over water petunias, rather let the topsoil dry

out slightly before watering. Feed monthly with a liquid fertiliser

to keep the plant in fine flowering form. Details: ballstraathof.co.za

Text: ALICE COETZEE


A garden filled with all things

PRETTY, FRAGRANT

& DELICIOUS

Indoor plant of the month

Dracaena Lemon Lime is a striking foliage plant with green and yellow striped

leaves. It grows happily indoors in moderate to bright indirect light. It is a cultivar

of the Corn Plant and its leaves resemble the leaves of green mealies or sweet

corn, just a lot prettier. Dracaena are undemanding, easy to care for plants

that like a potting mix that drains well, and watering once the top layer of soil

feels dry to the touch. In Summer that’s about once a week. Dracaena are not

heavy feeders. A liquid fertiliser at half strength can be applied once a month

in Summer. If the plant is growing too tall, cut it back just above a leaf node to

encourage shorter, but bushier, fuller growth. Details: www.lvgplant.co.za

Veggie of the month

Radicchio Red Treviso offers

something different for the winter

salad bowl. This Italian heirloom

vegetable has bright red leaves with

a white midrib. They are slightly bitter,

adding a depth of flavour to salad.

Sow seed into a well composted

bed that will receive plenty of sun

in winter. Space plants 20cm apart.

Being shallow rooted, radicchio needs

consistently moist soil. If the soil dries

out, the leaves can become too bitter.

Harvest individual leaves when they

are young and less bitter, or wait until

the slender cabbage-like head feels

firm, about 70 days from sowing. Cut

off the head carefully above ground

level and it will regenerate. The leaves

and head can also be sautéed or

steamed. Store in a plastic bag in the

refrigerator for up to four weeks.

Details: www.rawliving.co.za

Keep garden fit this month by fertilising and sowing cool seasonal veggies

Towards the end of March sow winter flowering Namaqualand daisies, calendula, Iceland poppies and Shirley poppies. For fragrance

there are sweet peas, Virginian stocks, alyssum and nemesia. • Divide perennials like agapanthus, arum lilies, Summer flowering red

hot pokers and day lilies that have formed dense clumps. • To keep your lawn green during winter (in gardens sheltered from frost),

fertilise this month with 5:1:5 and water regularly. • From this month you can start sowing lettuce and other cool season veggies like

broad beans, beetroot, cabbage, carrot, celery, endive, kale, leeks, onion, parsley, peas, radish, spinach and turnips.



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Spoil

March

Bruce Jacks’ perfectly dry

Hard Day Chardonnay

‘Chardonnay. You are an agitator, a limelight hugging

star of the stage, a sexy rogue. You are a

jetsetter, a mystery, an A-lister, that

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smooth oak. It’s glorious with

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chicken baked, grilled or fried,

and with roasted root veggies

and creamy soups. You’ll find it

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